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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Zurich from £438

SFO — ZRH
29 Oct — 5 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Zurich

Sun 22/1116:40 -
1 stop32h 45m
Thu 3/1213:15 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Deal found 27/9£604
Wed 30/1205:00 -
2 stops17h 40m
Wed 13/113:15 -
Nonstop12h 15m
Deal found 25/9£606
Sun 6/1223:20 -
1 stop23h 20m
Wed 23/1211:25 -
1 stop13h 40m
Deal found 28/9£607
Sun 8/1115:10 -
1 stop13h 50m
Wed 2/1211:55 -
1 stop32h 50m
Deal found 26/9£607
Tue 24/1109:10 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 7/1214:20 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 29/9£608
Mon 16/1112:50 -
1 stop16h 55m
Mon 23/1115:30 -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 25/9£610
Wed 25/1109:58 -
2 stops22h 52m
Mon 7/1214:20 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 29/9£611
Wed 18/1108:00 -
2 stops17h 50m
Wed 2/1214:20 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 26/9£612
Mon 9/1119:25 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Mon 16/1120:25 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 27/9£613
Tue 17/1112:10 -
2 stops16h 25m
Mon 7/1219:10 -
1 stop25h 35m
Deal found 26/9£614
Mon 2/1113:42 -
2 stops18h 03m
Mon 16/1121:10 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 25/9£615
Sat 7/1122:55 -
1 stop26h 55m
Mon 16/1114:20 -
1 stop30h 25m
Deal found 27/9£617

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Round-trip from

£604

One-way from

£438

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£837
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/11-3/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 45h 00m total
  • San Francisco to Zurich
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11/10-31/12
  • 11/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 37m total
  • San Francisco to Zurich
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

22:55-10:50

1 stop26h 55m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£460

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Thu 25/3

19:35-13:45

1 stop34h 10m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£470

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 30/10

11:45-10:50

1 stop15h 05m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£490

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 23/12

22:00-10:50

2 stops27h 50m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£490

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Mon 2/11

19:25-15:30

Nonstop11h 05m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£538

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 27/12

19:25-15:30

Nonstop11h 05m

Zurich

Wed 31/12

00:00-15:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£539

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Tue 12/1

15:10-17:50

1 stop17h 40m

Zurich

Mon 25/1

11:55-11:45

1 stop32h 50m

£611

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Sun 27/12

19:25-15:30

Nonstop11h 05m

Zurich

Sun 10/1

17:10-19:35

1 stop35h 25m

£650

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Fri 11/12

13:42-18:20

2 stops19h 38m

Zurich

Thu 17/12

21:10-14:55

1 stop26h 45m

£653

San FranciscoZurich

SFO San Francisco - ZRH Zurich

SFOZRH

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

12:50-11:55

1 stop14h 05m

Zurich

Sun 15/11

11:25-16:05

1 stop13h 40m

£661

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Zurich

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Zurich is 32 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich (average of £667). Flying from San Francisco to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,240). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ZRH?

When flying from San Francisco to Zurich, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Zurich flights typically cost between £579 and £856 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £604 on United Airlines (22 Nov–3 Dec).

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Zurich flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Zurich was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

    United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Zurich in just under 34h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Francisco to Zurich is about 5822 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Zurich?

    Consider United Airlines (80%), SWISS (80%) or Air Canada (61%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Zurich that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Zurich flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Zurich.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Zurich?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Zurich by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Zurich (average of £667). Flying from San Francisco to Zurich in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,240). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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